Sales Assistant | Retail | Kiabi, Al Seef Bahrain

Job Requisition ID: 180032 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

The Sales Assistant is responsible for driving sales and ensuring a positive customer experience, along with performing various operational tasks assigned by the store management team.

What you will do:

• Store Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment by upholding store standards and cleanliness.
• Excellent Customer Service: Create a welcoming first impression for customers through an enthusiastic attitude and adherence to the dress code.
• Greet customers promptly upon entering the store with a warm and genuine welcome.
• Provide customers with accurate and relevant product information.
• Express sincere appreciation to all customers as they leave the store and encourage their return.
• Quality: Deliver high-quality service in fitting rooms, follow up with customers promptly, maintain the cleanliness of the cash wrap area, and seek opportunities to enhance sales.
• Administrative: Perform efficient service at the cash wrap, promote gift cards, maintain cash wrap cleanliness, and accurately capture customer information in the database.

Required Skills to be successful:

• Extensive experience in sales, marketing, operations, and retail or brand management, particularly within the fashion industry.
• Strong knowledge of the market, brand positioning, and trends.
• Understanding of current economic conditions, potential risks, and competitive landscape.

What equips you for the role:

• Minimum Qualification and Knowledge: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: At least 2 years of retail sales experience.

Job-Specific/Technical Skills:

• Effective verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform some heavy lifting
• Capability to stand for at least 8 hours
• Strong customer service orientation

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.
 
Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…